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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,272.02, 350,963.46 and 158,721.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,272.02, 350,963.46 and 158,721.18 is: 219,077.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,272.02 : 350,963.46 = 158,721.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,272.02/350,963.46 = 158,721.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,272.02x = 350,963.46 × 158,721.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,272.02x = 55,705,334,508.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,705,334,508.08/254,272.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,077.72

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